Russia sees 2025 economic growth at 1.8% in 'trade war' scenario

MOSCOW (Reuters) -International trade wars, triggered by the United States' protectionist policies, pose a key risk to the Russian economy, according to the country's Economy Ministry, which published its high-risk forecasts for the first time on Wednesday. In this scenario, the price of Brent crude oil is projected to be $58.1 per barrel, dropping further to $50 per barrel in 2026.